Let's Talk Supply Chain

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! With everything changing so quickly, technology, consumer habits, delivery expectations and the trend toward personalized consumer goods its no wonder the state of retail is unpredictable. Some retailers are going bankrupt, some are thriving and even online retailers are looking to go to bricks and mortar, who will survive and how will supply chains change? In this episode, My resident industry expert - Graham Robins from BorderBuddy is back! Graham and I talk about the changes in bricks and mortar and how that is affecting the supply chain, the state of retail, why some retailers are surviving and some are not, how the "New NAFTA" will affect retail, crossing the border and how we can plan for the future. Whether you are a service provider, distributor, warehouse, consultant, retailer, supply chain professional etc Everyone needs to understand the State of Retail as Trillions of dollars worth of products move every day and it affects supply chains around the world. It is our future. Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Lets face it, Technology isn't going anywhere and will definitely be a part of our future. I recently spoke on a panel about the Future of Logistics and I strongly believe that supply chain teams need to have someone that not only understands the supply chain but also understands technology so that we can intelligently navigate the new innovation that comes our way on a day to day basis. In this episode, Gwen the CEO at Freightpath joins me to talk about Transportation Management Systems and how you can find the right partner. Here is what you can expect: How can you find the right partner, What are some of the questions companies should be asking to find the right partner, how Freightpath helps, what an on boarding process should look like, the benefits and ROI of having the right TMS and what cost should look like. Technology is a huge cost centre for service providers so make sure to tune in and see how you can make the most out of the capital you have. Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! What does Diversity mean to you? Lets face it we all have different thoughts about diversity in the workplace and we all have Biases that may hold us back from truly becoming diverse organizations. Lori Benson, from EY is here to discuss this very topic in my Women in Supply Chain part 11. In this episode, Lori and I talk about her journey to success, what diversity truly means, misconceptions about bias, the downsides of not being a diverse company, types of bias, how to check yourself for bias, what companies can do today, how to start that conversation and Lori's advice for the next generation. Lori gives you all the tools you need to make a change and a difference, get ready to take some notes and take some action! Here is to diversity starting with us! Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! There is a reason why this is such a hot topic among supply chain professionals. Demand and Supply Chain planning affects everything from customer service, the bottom line, your companies' agility and whether you are proactive or reactive. So, how do you know when it is time to find a new solution? In this episode, Shaun Phillips, Global product and Market Manager for Dynasys is here to answer many of the industries' biggest questions around demand planning. Shaun and I talk about the Importance of Demand and Supply Chain planning to maximize end to end supply chain, The key indicators your company needs to find a solution or a new solution, what questions you should ask and some amazing advice to optimize your end to end supply chain. My last episode about Demand Planning is still my number 1 episode and this interview is a great follow up! Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Do you have the right tools to increase efficiency in your warehouse operations? Maybe you are still using spreadsheets, not even spending any time on slotting or your order accuracy is low, these are just some of the key indicators Dan and I talk about in this episode. PLUS if you think you are out of space, think again! It may just be a difference between throughput and space. In this episode, Dan and I talk about mastering your warehouse operations. Dan tells us the difference between throughput and space and what that means to your business PLUS we cover the biggest challenges in warehousing today, how often you should consider re-slotting, The top 3 indicators your company does not have control over the movement in your warehouse, techniques and solutions and the benefit/ROI of recognizing the value of slotting. Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! MOL is one of the world's leading steamship lines and positioned as a premium carrier focused on carrying cargo for customers who were most concerned with strong performance levels. With the Bankruptcy of Hanjin, The landscape for ocean carriers got more competitive and messaging needed to be changed, MOL needed to differentiate themselves and Tim Pajak lead that re-branding initiative. In this episode, Tim and I talk about the MOL re-branding and use that as case study in how to build a brand in supply chain. A lot of times service providers struggle with highlighting service levels vs competing on price and Tim provides solutions. You will also learn about how to find the right advertising agency, how do you get buy in for new branding and messaging, the difference between B2B and B2C marketing, which marketing channels to use, how to measure the success of a campaign as well as the impact of e-commerce on your marketing. Enjoy this episode, you might need a pen and paper to take some notes! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Women in Supply Chain is back for Part 10! This series is getting a lot of buzz, so much so that HULFT (www.hulftinc.com) wanted to show their support and sponsored this episode! There are so many powerhouse women in this industry doing amazing things that I may have to step up my game! In this episode, I am interviewing another amazing Women in Supply Chain - Irina Rosca! We will talk about how Supply Chain is like a game of chess, how Irina is using data and system implementation to change the way we think about the customer, using supply chain as a competitive advantage and the advice Irina would give to the next generation of supply chain leaders! Irina also lets us in on an e-planning project she just finished and what it means for the future. Get comfy and enjoy the journey to success! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! With the uncertainty around tariffs, the driver and talent shortage, more and more team members looking for better work/life balance and the next generations wanting to make a difference...How are you planning for the future with 2019 right around the corner? In this episode, My resident industry expert - Graham Robins from BorderBuddy is back! They just finished their strategic planning and so he is here to talk about how they plan for the future with all the uncertainty. Graham and I talk about long term vs short term planning, goals for 2019, talent shortage, work/life balance, how to manage your remote teams and how to keep them engaged. The Knowledge base is changing every 1.5 years and remote teams are becoming the norm, are you ready? TUNE IN to find out LISTENER's CORNER! I will be starting a listeners corner at the beginning of every episode so send me any and all supply chain questions you have and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! OR you can send me your supply chain stories to inspire, help others that may be in the same situation looking for a solution or funny ones just to bring a smile to someones face. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! What does the term "ship smarter" mean to you? What if I told you it is the powerful combination of technology, network analysis and exceptions management...Hannah and Jorie are here from Intelligent Audit to tell you how you can crush the competition by shipping smarter. In this episode, Hannah the COO and Jorie the Director of Global Accounts for Intelligent Audit join me to talk about what free shipping means to your company, how you can ship smarter, what are other companies doing to stay competitive PLUS the benefits and ROI of shipping smarter. Make sure to TUNE IN so that you too can crush the competition! LISTENER's CORNER! I will be starting a listeners corner at the beginning of every episode so send me any and all supply chain questions you have and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! OR you can send me your supply chain stories to inspire, help others that may be in the same situation looking for a solution or funny ones just to bring a smile to someones face. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Known affectionately as the Supply Chain Queen, Sheri Hinish is passionate about sustainability, innovation and all things supply chain which makes her the perfect addition to the Women in Supply Chain Series! In this episode, Sheri and I talk about her journey to success, how she became known as the Supply Chain Queen, her new role as an IBM Futurist, her thoughts about innovation and co-creation in supply chain PLUS her advice to the next generations and how she sees the future of supply chain. Sheri is making waves in the industry and is definitely someone to watch, follow and get behind in her mission for innovative and a collaborative future. Tune in to find out why. LISTENER's CORNER! I will be starting a listeners corner at the beginning of every episode so send me any and all supply chain questions you have and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! OR you can send me your supply chain stories to inspire, help others that may be in the same situation looking for a solution or funny ones just to bring a smile to someones face. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! What does Supply Chain, a non-profit and blockchain have in common? Sweetbridge, an award winning open source non profit project with contributors being a diverse group of global citizens. Scott Nelson, CEO of Sweetbridge has an amazing perspective on the industry, did you know that the entire knowledge base is being reinvented every 1.5 years? and because of this rate of change coming so fast and choices plus cost are increasing everything stops or stay mediocre so what do we do? In this episode, Scott shares his insights on thoughts about supply chain being a game and what you should know to play. Two of the most important components are managing your talent properly and the future of supply chain is in being liquid. Picture this: Supply Chain controls and moves Trillions in assets, what if we changed the incentive structures and trust the rules in place so we can all work together? Sweetbridge has the answer and the future of supply chain is not what you think it is. Tune in to find out why. LISTENER's CORNER! I will be starting a listeners corner at the beginning of every episode so send me any and all supply chain questions you have and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! OR you can send me your supply chain stories to inspire, help others that may be in the same situation looking for a solution or funny ones just to bring a smile to someones face. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! PART 2 is here! In Part 1 we covered the technology that will make the biggest impact to supply chain, the biggest risks facing supply chain leaders and which new innovations will bring the most benefit to your business. In this episode, Eric Johnson, Senior Technology expert at the Journal of Commerce and I continue our discussion delving deeper into which technology disruptors deserve immediate attention, the biggest gaps in supply chain innovation, which tech shippers should get the most excited about and Finally will Blockchain really make a big difference and create an industry standard. Eric and I could talk about this all day and that is why I released this one into 2 episodes! Technology is going to continue to impact our lives, our businesses and our supply chains and if we are not ahead of it we run the biggest risk of falling behind. This episode is designed to help you stay ahead and stay current. LISTENER's CORNER! I will be starting a listeners corner at the beginning of every episode so send me any and all supply chain questions you have and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! OR you can send me your supply chain stories to inspire, help others that may be in the same situation looking for a solution or funny ones just to bring a smile to someones face. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Is all of the new technology and innovation in supply chain making your head spin? What if we could cut through most of the noise and putt most of it into perspective so you can navigate without falling behind. In this episode, I speak with Eric Johnson who is the Senior Technology expert at the Journal of Commerce. Eric is contacted constantly about new innovation and transformers to supply chain and he is here to let us know who to look out for, biggest technology risks facing supply chain leaders, what you should be paying the most attention to and where the gaps are when it comes to technology in supply chain. If you are looking for a run down of what's hot and what's not, this is the episode for you! Sit back and enjoy this episode! LISTENER's CORNER! I will be starting a listeners corner at the beginning of every episode so send me any and all supply chain questions you have and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! OR you can send me your supply chain stories to inspire, help others that may be in the same situation looking for a solution or funny ones just to bring a smile to someones face. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! The tariff changes are making everyone take a look at their supply chain, their business and forcing service providers to be on the ball and make quick changes. The industry is working over time on already strained resources so how do you win this trade war? In this episode, our resident industry expert - Graham from Border Buddy is back! Graham and I discuss current changes, the history of trade wars as we know it, who is affected, how service providers should be helping you stay on top of the changes, what you can do to mitigate risk and how to diversify. We cover all of this and more in under 35 minutes! Sit back and enjoy this episode! Share with my community! I will be starting a listeners corner at the beginning of every episode so send me any supply chain questions you have and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show and share their insights OR you can send me your supply chain stories to inspire, help others that may be in the same situation looking for a solution or funny ones just to bring a smile to someones face. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Are you tired of disputes with your vendors because of damage, missing documents or even your team spending too much time taking pictures only to put the proof in several different locations and you spend even more time trying to find it? In this episode, I speak with Marcel Merkx, CEO of Cargosnap. Cargosnap is revolutionizing the way we think about and handle proof of condition in our operations. We will talk about what proof of condition actually means, how the app works and their super simple and easy way of cataloguing damage etc. This will change the way you think about claims and how your operations team spends their time to make and avoid claims. Enjoy this episode and make sure to check out their free trial! Make sure to email me your supply chain stories and I will FEATURE YOU, they can be funny (clean), inspirational, success etc. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Are you a small to medium sized business wondering if you should outsource your fulfillment and distribution? This is an episode for you and for anyone looking for different options in their current market and in new markets. In this episode, I speak with Jonathan Gorenstein VP at Colliers International about the current state of the market, how early you need to contact a commercial real estate broker, how to approach a new market, what to consider and biggest misconceptions when it comes to commercial real estate. Did you know that your broker can partner you up with the right 3PL? sit back and enjoy this episode! Make sure to email me your supply chain stories and I will FEATURE YOU, they can be funny (clean), inspirational, success etc. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Smart Containers are revolutionizing the container space for food and pharma including the type of packaging used to deliver your home food deliveries. They are one of the most non traditional and unconventional companies in supply chain today. Now they have their sites on much bigger tech that will change the supply chain forever and to do that they have just finalized their ICO round, staying true to their values and raising money the non traditional way. In this Episode, I speak with Co-Founder and CEO of Smart Containers - Richard Ettl and he explains what an ICO is, what it means for investors that want to make money in the supply chain space PLUS he shares with me their containers that are making a big splash in food and pharma. You wont want to miss this episode as he introduces the future of Smart Containers and the newest platform they are working on. Enjoy this informative and fun episode! Make sure to email me your supply chain stories and I will FEATURE YOU, they can be funny (clean), inspirational, success etc. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Everyone is talking about business culture and with the introduction of technology, the digital transformation is disrupting culture in different ways. So, how do you successfully use both to your advantage? In this Episode, I speak with supply chain tv and radio host - Jon Hansen about cultural transformation, the 4 cultural environments, digital transformation affect on culture, how culture can be used as a predictive tool, having the right people in the right places PLUS what you can do TODAY to align your business culture. Enjoy this informative and fun episode! Make sure to email me your supply chain stories and I will FEATURE YOU, they can be funny (clean), inspirational, success etc. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Get ready to be inspired by another powerhouse Women in Supply Chain!! Today Ashley Dutchak, Senior Director of Distribution for Aritzia speaks with me about how her career in basketball inspired her career in supply chain and how it continues to inspire her to take risks in her journey to success! Find out more about how Williams Sonoma was a huge influence on her decision to take the path into distribution, her personal sacrifices she has made and how her team and front line employees inspire Ashley every single day! Enjoy the episode and make sure to send me your funny, inspirational and success stories in supply chain and I will feature you in an upcoming episode! Lets learn from each other! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Are autonomous vehicles here to stay? We are seeing more and more stories, discussions and content surrounding the new-is phenomena of autonomous vehicles. Combined with a growing challenge North America's supply chains are having with driver shortages, Graham and I discuss how this technology could possibly be part of the solution. In this episode, Graham from Border Buddy is back! We are talking about talent shortage, driver shortages, his real life experience with self driving cars and how the industry is far more advanced then most of our brains can handle, I mean would you get into a self driving or remote controlled airplane??? Enjoy this episode! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Are autonomous vehicles here to stay? We are seeing more and more stories, discussions and content surrounding the new-is phenomena of autonomous vehicles. Combined with a growing challenge North America's supply chains are having with driver shortages, Graham and I discuss how this technology could possibly be part of the solution. In this episode, Graham from Border Buddy is back! We are talking about talent shortage, driver shortages, his real life experience with self driving cars and how the industry is far more advanced then most of our brains can handle, I mean would you get into a self driving or remote controlled airplane??? Enjoy this episode! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! What is the Hype about Blockchain Part 1 which was released last week has been one of our biggest episodes ever! So without further ado here is Part 2, we keep this amazing conversation going with the Blockchain experts covering questions about where we are in the Blockchain movement, whether your company needs to look at investing in this technology now and the current challenges of Blockchain in supply chain. Make sure you listen to Part 1 before you listen to this episode to get the full picture about all the hype surrounding this emerging technology and buzz word. We break it down into byte size pieces so you can make informed decisions about incorporating Blockchain into your business and supply chain. Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! What is the Hype about Blockchain Part 1 which was released last week has been one of our biggest episodes ever! So without further ado here is Part 2, we keep this amazing conversation going with the Blockchain experts covering questions about where we are in the Blockchain movement, whether your company needs to look at investing in this technology now and the current challenges of Blockchain in supply chain. Make sure you listen to Part 1 before you listen to this episode to get the full picture about all the hype surrounding this emerging technology and buzz word. We break it down into byte size pieces so you can make informed decisions about incorporating Blockchain into your business and supply chain. Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! How do you feel about the word Blockchain? It is being thrown around a lot in various different industries and I wonder if most people really have an understanding of what Blockchain actually is and what it means for the future of your business. Today, we are all in luck! I have scoured high and low for the experts and in this week AND next weeks episode I get to the bottom of all the hype. There was so much to talk about I turned it into 2 episodes! Join my guests, Sapna Malhotra and Julie Shum and I ask the hard questions to get you some answers and what this means for your supply chain. Some of the questions that will be answered: What exactly is Blockchain? Why is there so much hype and What it means for your business now and in the future. Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Mary Long has worked with some of the most recognizable brands including: Campbell's Soup, General Mills, Pillsbury, Quaker Oats and Domino's inspiring the next generation of supply chain leaders and now Mary is taking on the next chapter by giving back to the supply chain community through education at the University of San Diego. In Part 7 of Women in Supply Chain, Mary and I talk about her journey to success, her favourite part of working in supply chain and why she made the leap into education. We also do a dive into some of the mistakes Mary made along her career and advice that she is giving the next generation of supply chain leaders. Want to be inspired? Listen to this episode and enjoy my chat with another powerhouse woman in supply chain. Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! How is our current infrastructure in North America affecting businesses that are trying to stimulate our economy? Our infrastructure directly relates to the bottom line because it dictates how fast or slow goods move from state to state, province to province or even country to country. If you are a business owner, do you feel that you have an organization that has your back? that is challenging government to ensure that our economies can thrive? In this episode, I speak to Ruth Snowden, Executive Director of CIFFA about the challenges the forwarders face because of our failure in North America to keep up with the need for better infrastructure. We also talk about the ultimate price the shippers are paying for this, what the solution might be and what the future looks like for our intermodal transportation network. CIFFA is also making sure their voices are heard with government and advocating for the forwarders and shippers - Find out more in this amazing episode! Enjoy! Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Peter Tirschwell is BACK! You will remember Peter from Season 2, Episode 2 and if you haven't heard that episode you will want to go and get caught up before you listen to this episode. In this episode, Peter and I get caught up on what happened at TPM (JOC's shipping event of the year), specifically the amazing innovation and technology that came from their Innovation Jam contest!Some of the most talked about subject in logistics and supply chain when it comes to innovation was answered! This includes, Can technology and innovation solve real world problems?, what does the future look like and even the straight talk about blockchain. Stay tuned for an eye opening episode, I hope you enjoy it! Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Part 6 of my Women in Supply Chain Series is here and I cannot wait for you to meet Lillian Dukes! Lillian has been working in aerospace and supply chain her whole career and she has an incredible journey to success as well as some great advice to share. In this episode, Lillian and I talk about e everything from the risks she took in her career to the awesome leaders program to how she balances being a supply chain leader, being a social leader and having a family. You are going to love Lillian and definitely get inspired to be a better leader, do more in your community and get involved in the industry. I hope you enjoy Part 6! Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Finding the right company for you at any time in your career can be challenging, whether you are fresh out of school or looking for career advancement at the top. Since this is such a growing sector and companies are seeing the importance of bringing supply chain into the boardroom, there are new skills required and trends to keep up with. In this episode, Tom Pauls MD from SCL Search and I answer critical questions sent in by listeners, Where do you start if you are new to the industry or looking for the next challenge or level in your career? What skills are hiring managers looking for in Supply Chain Professionals? Listen to this episode to get all your questions answered and even some extra advice that will help you land your dream job in supply chain. Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Finding the right customs broker is like hiring anyone else to work for your company: you need to ask the right questions including how they minimize risk for you and your organization. You may not realize it but the process and how you work with your customs broker can determine the level of risk you are exposed to. In this episode, Graham Robins from Border Buddy is back and we go through the risks that you are susceptible to and for most of you these are risks that you don't even see coming.The changes in the industry have really changed the role of how your customs broker works for clients and how they work with the government which could mean the difference in costing you time and money. There are also things to consider that you could do internally to take control of the risks. Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Women in Supply Chain Series is back! On this episode I interview Kelli Saunders who is not only the CEO of Morai Logistics but she also gives back to the community by speaking publicly about Women and Millennials in Supply Chain! I speak to Kelli about some of the important things to consider when working with Women & Millennials, how company's can benefit and the different communication styles to be aware of so that your culture thrives through innovation and success! Kelli also talks to me about her journey to success in taking over and growing Morai into a multi-million dollar, multi-national organization. She also provides some really great advice for young professionals and eye opening thoughts and ideas for women to embrace and move their careers forward! I may also get a little personal about my own struggles with showing up as an expert Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! I don't know about you but I am hearing more and more about Block Chain but still a little fuzzy about the hype and the details of how it can help business and/or supply chain. I will be interviewing a few experts about Block Chain over the next few months so that we all can get a better handle on this technology and how we can use to help with efficiencies. I thought we would start the block chain discussions in one of the most talked about and complex supply chains so we can understand how can be used as a solution. In this episode, Mike Cohen from Greenstream takes through the block chain model they are creating for the Cannabis supply chain and how it could be the solution to the regulatory oversights we are concerned with the legalization date looming. Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! I LOVE that you are enjoying the Women in Supply Chain series, Each episode is full of amazing insight into Supply Chain PLUS we learn all about the paths each powerhouse women took to success and what advice they give to anyone looking to get into the industry! This episode is NO different, Bindiya is the CEO and founder of Resilinc and is a recognized thought leader in supply chain risk management. We cover A LOT in this episode so get ready, but dont worry if you cant take notes (trust me you will want notes, as there are SO many takeaways) we will have a free download available to you at www.letstalksupplychain.com/season2-episode6. In this episode you will learn more about risk and resiliency in supply chain AND how the digital scorecard and community that Resilinc has developed will change the way you do business with your suppliers and how you manage risk in your supply chain. Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! This episode is a BIG one! Richard Bistrong is known in the industry for speaking publicly about his journey from life as a VP of International Sales to assisting the US Department of Justice as a part of his jail sentence to now giving back and telling his story of what happened, how it happened and how it could very much happen to YOU. Richard is an inspiration in supply chain and I am honoured to have him on the show! Richard gives us a front line perspective about possible red flags you should be paying attention to and the slippery slope from when the behaviour started to when he got caught and started working with governments to better understand FCPa, bribery and other export violations occur in International Sales and supply chain. Make sure to check out this episode! Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome to Lets Talk Supply Chain! Whether you are a shipper or a 3PL, you NEED to know about API integrations and what they mean to YOUR business. Graham Robbins, Idea Generator and Founder of Border Buddy is back in this episode! Graham shares with us why Border Buddy decided to focus on API integrations and what it has meant for his business and his customers' business. They integrate directly with Shopify and Ebay and are being exposed to customers they never would have before. Their integration strategy is also providing their customers with the tools they need to import and export globally with trust and ease AND increase their business by making it easy to calculate final shipping costs. Graham says that changing your mindset to focus on what the customers want and need in this new economy and focusing on some technology upgrades can change your business dramatically and open up new revenue sources. Why do we mention BITA, Fedex, Pipedrive, Ebay, Shopify, Woo Commerce and Maersk? You will have to tune in and see. Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back to all our Lets Talk Supply Chain listeners! This is my Women in Supply Chain Part 3 with Heather Gifford, Head of Global Logistics at Uber and Stacy Roth Founder of Women in Logistics! I couldn't be more excited to have these powerhouse women on the show to tell you about their journeys to success and give you insight about the Women in Logistics network that is run strictly on volunteers! AMAZING! This episode is full of insights, like how the path to success is not always straight and some of the challenges they have overcome. Stacy and Heather have great advice for young professional and other women in supply chain that will inspire you to think outside of the box and we talk a little about what the future of supply chain looks like. If you want to be inspired this is the episode for you! If you want to nominate and amazing women in our community please email me at [email protected] and tell me why they should be featured. Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome to Lets Talk Supply Chain! Don't worry all 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain episodes can be found at letstalksupplychain.com under Season 1! This episode, I speak with Chris Lee, CCO of Logistical Labs about the similarities between Alice in Wonderland and The Rabbit Holes of Big Data. There is so much data how do you know what to mine. how to mine it and use it to your competitive advantage? You will hear more about what types of data there are, how data is being used to identify and help fix challenges in supply chain and much more! Chris says the top 3 things you should be doing are 1 - Identify the the challenge or problem, 2 - Simplify Data, 3 - use it to drive business forward. What will your company face if you don't get this process right? Find out more in my interview with Chris. We will have a free download, more information about Chris and the link to the episode on our website letstalksupplychain.com/season2-episode2 Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome to Lets Talk Supply Chain! Don't worry all 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain episodes can be found at letstalksupplychain.com under Season 1! This episode, I speak with Peter Tirschwell of IHS Mark it right before the TPM conference where they will hear from some amazing innovators that are answering the call of shippers everywhere and bringing solutions that will solve some of their pain points! The JOC recently did a study of Shippers who move products by ocean freight and there were at least 14-20 challenges they are facing on a daily basis. If you want to read the article, we will have the link on our website letstalksupplychain.com/season 2-episode 1 In this episode Peter and I talk about innovation and the emergence of companies like Nyshex and Clear Metal to answer the biggest challenges today such as real time visibility, quicker response and plan B response times and bookings being accepted and not loaded just to name a few. Peter brings so much value in this episode not only did we go well over our usual time but I am bringing him back so we can get an update and review of TPM. Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lest Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! With the introduction of technology every industry and even sub industries are being looked at with fresh eyes, new algorithms and new efficient ways of doing business. The clearance of your products has been drowning in the traditional way of doing things and is ripe for disruption as human error is becoming more and more costly. Are you frustrated in dealing with a traditional broker? Do you ever wonder why brokers are still using original documents, fax machines and spreadsheets? You are not alone and it really is time for things to change. Border Buddy saw this need and went into action right away, they are constantly developing new ways of helping not only business but people clear goods into North America. Need a customs tool for your website so your buyer knows all charges they face up front? My bet is that your sales will increase and you have peace of mind that your costs are covered. What about the pesky HS/HTS codes that haunt you? Get them wrong and it can be costly to your business, Border Buddy has the answer to that by creating a database where you can easily search the commodity and provides recommendations. This is the first of many episodes with Graham, the founder of Border Buddy as we talk more about disruption, supply chain in general and how technology is changing the game. Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! I am so excited to share this new series with you! I have been reaching out and connecting with some of the amazing women in supply chain and will be sharing those interviews with you over the next few months in our Women of Supply Chain Series. You will hear about their careers in supply chain and we will cover topics like women in leadership, good corporate citizenship and the incredible things they are doing in the community and to support the community. In Part 2, Hailey McKeefry Editor in Chief of EBN Premier Global Electronic Supply Chain Site and Pamela Gordon, Author and Senior Sustainability Consultant for Antea Group talk about their journeys to success in not only supply chain but electronics in supply chain. Both sectors have been limited with Women in Leadership and their stories and advice are incredibly inspiring. In this episode, Hailey and Pamela not only talk about their journey's to success but about sustainability and good corporate citizenship in supply chain PLUS you have a chance to win a copy of Pamela's book Lean and Green so make sure to tune in! Is your company working to be a good corporate citizen in supply chain?What does that mean exactly? As an SMB, how easy is it to implement a sustainability program? Find out the answers in this episode as Hailey and Pamela give us real life examples of how you can get started today. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! The launch of the legalization of Cannabis is coming up very quickly if you live in Canada and a lot of people are wondering, how in the world will it be transported safely, securely and how exactly are the rules and regulations going to work? We definitely don't have all the answers but we are talking about what has been done, what needs to be done and all the questions around how it will be distributed. No one has all the answers but we are starting the discussion and talking about some of the challenges the industry and the government will face. In this episode, Dan Demers joins again as we talk through the legalization of Cannabis in Canada, the challenges we are about to face and the questions we need to start asking when we look at Cannabis supply chain. This episode is for everyone from the government, to the suppliers, to the transport companies - How is this supply chain going to be secure? How will we stop theft? How will we track? and how will we keep the consumer safe? These are just a few of the questions we will be discussing in this episode. Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! I am so excited to share this new series with you! I have been reaching out and connecting with some of the amazing women in supply chain and will be sharing those interviews with you over the next few months in our Women of Supply Chain Series. You will hear about their careers in supply chain and we will cover topics like women in leadership, good corporate citizenship and about the incredible things they are doing in the community and to support the community. I hope you enjoy this first episode in the series as much I did putting it together, Ellen Voie is literally changing the world for Women in Trucking. From her new radio show to creating a new doll for girls so that when they grow up they can aspire to be a driver, Ellen is creating a safe space in a career always geared towards men. In this episode, Ellen talks about women in leadership and the importance of mentorship in furthering your career. This episode is for EVERYBODY! men, women, young women just starting out in their careers. You will be amazed at the community that Women in Trucking has created and want to be a part of it by the end of the episode, I guarantee it! ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! Do you ship your products globally? Have you ever considered that knowing whether your International Documents must be authenticated or legalized could mean the difference between landing or losing a large sale? Well it be the competitive advantage you need! In this episode, Dan Demers from International Documents Canada shares with us his experience when organizations have done this right and what happens and how much it costs the company when it was done wrong or not at all. Dan explains the reasons of why it is important and what you can do to take your business to the next level in International Trade! ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! Are you struggling with your domestic transportation? This could be because of driver shortage or congestion on the roads....Maybe you are wondering how to solve this growing challenge in your business?​ On this episode we will share with you an alternative solution that will not only save you money, but time and reduce carbon footprint! In this episode, Pat Roche from Green Shipping Line goes through the increase in road congestion by 2040, how building new roads in not an option AND how bringing back the use of inland waterways will revolutionize domestic transportation. Green Shipping Line is going to reduce carbon footprint, put more money in driver's pockets, save road infrastructure AND reduce transit times. Want to learn more? Tune into this episode and open your mind to a new concept that is launching late spring of 2018! This will help you in the planning of your domestic transportation into the future. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​Did you know that Ebay could be your best trading partner? That Ebay could open your business to new markets and news sales?? On this episode we will give you a whole new meaning to International Trade at your fingertips! In this episode, Andrea Stairs, Managing Director of Ebay shows you how to utilize the Ebay platform, no matter the size of your business to take sales to a whole new level or geographic area. Andrea shares with us the key benefits and key strategies to working with Ebay to open new markets to your products. Its a small world after all and you need to take advantage of the resources to help you explore the options without spending too much time or money, that is where Ebay comes in. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​According to Martin Verwijmeren, CEO and Brian Hodgson, EVP of Mp Objects we are in the age of the customer and the perfect order is definitely a goal every company can achieve! How is your supply chain visibility? Do you know how to select the right partner and control tower for your business? In this episode, Martin and Brian takes us through the impact of a perfect order and how important visibility is in making that happen. In this age of the customer, the customer expects a lot from service providers as well as the vendors they spend their hard earned money with. The key? Martin and Brian gives us the insight into how visibility and the control tower affect within your supply chain will make a high difference in your business. ​​Make sure to download the resource that Martin, Brian and his team have provided us with even more insight and reasons to get this right. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​Is your logistics carbon footprint something you first think about when looking to reduce your bottom line? Well you should! Have you ever thought about the impacts your products or services are making on the environment? from packaging to transportation, social responsibility is becoming a key ingredient to capturing buyers these days. In this episode, Stefan Reidy, the founder and CEO of ARVIEM takes us through the impacts of transportation on the environment and HOW IT CAN SAVE YOU MONEY!!! Stefan gives us real life examples of how he and his team have worked with organizations to expand their critical thinking and business decisions to include carbon footprint and the impact it has made to their bottom line. ​​Make sure to download the resource that Stefan and his team have provided us that is full of stats and figures that will leave you considering carbon footprint in your supply chain conversations. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​Why is now the right time to invest in India? What opportunities are there between India and North America and How can your company benefit? India has seen a huge amount of growth and the trade between the US and India is ever increasing. ​In this episode, Sarah speaks to Adrian Mutton, CEO and Founder and Sannam S4 (www.sannams4.com) about how he is helping American companies get started and take advantage of the opportunities to grow their business in India. Having lived and worked in the country his experiences help Sannam S4 to increasingly help US companies grow in foreign markets. ​This episode is full of insight into the future of trade with India. ​Make sure to download the resource that Adrian and his team have provided us that is full of stats and figures that will leave you considering the Indian market as a new international market for your business. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​What does the future of International trade mean to you, your role or even your business? What is the new economy and how will technology and those disruptions affect your job or your bottom line? ​In this episode, Sarah speaks to Nicole Verkindt a kick ass women in tech who was named Canada's National Woman Entrepreneur of the year 2017, she owns OMX (theomx.com) AND Nicole is also an investor and dragon on Top show Next Gen Dragon's Den. ​This episode is full of insight into the future of International Trade, The new economy and examples of innovation that WILL disrupt business. ​Make sure to download the resource that Nicole has provided us which was her keynote presentation at FITT - Your Future in International Trade Conference Oct 2017. If you haven't been able to take notes during the episode, the download is highly useful. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! "WMS" means warehouse management software or warehouse management system as the two terms are interchangeable, which stands for a bundle of applications or software that a company attaches to their ERP or accounting system that handles all things related to the materials, transactions, bringing goods into a warehouse and putting them away, then getting them picked and packed and shipped out to the customer. In this episode, our guest Mark Van Leeuwen discusses the key benefits of a WMS to every enterprise, the types of companies that would really benefit from a WMS, and what everyone should know about finding the right WMS system. This episode is filled with tons of advice and information on WMS systems, and we learn about the importance of bullet proof support as well as what the future holds for PathGuide. Plus, Nick reveals his dream to own a company called 'Drones "R" Us'. Make sure to download the resource that PathGuide has graciously provided our listeners with. If you haven't been able to take notes during the episode, the download is highly useful. Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.